COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Spanish A&B Class will prepare students for effectiveness life situations
such as shopping, traveling, obtaining services and repairs, and to be able
to verbally communicate their basic feelings, needs and desires.
The Spanish A Class is offered to students with no previous knowledge of the
language.
We will be emphasizing the development of speaking, listening, reading and
writing skills.
The Spanish B Class is designed for students who have completed Spanish 1A,
so they can continue developing their skills through more complex vocabulary
and grammar concepts.
A large portion of their grade will be based on Class Participation and
Homework. Students will have the opportunity to use and practice the
language throughout various activities, as well as to memorize God’s Word in
Spanish.
One of my goals is to help our students learn to lead someone to Christ in
Spanish. In addition to the curriculum content we will include learning
Scripture and a variety of extra curricular activities.
Students will need a binder or a section aside for Spanish in one of their
binders. 5 Tabs are required to be labeled as follows: VOCABULARIO
(Vocabulary), TAREA (Homework), CULTURA (culture), GEOGRAFIA (Geography) and
EXAMENES (Quizzes/Tests). A Spanish/English dictionary is recommended, mostly
to be used at home. A Bible in Spanish will be needed once a month for CLUB
DE BIBLIA (Bible Club) a Bible Application is also acceptable since we will
be using cell phones for a short period of class time and text greetings and
short conversations in Spanish (NEW)
CURRICULUM
SPANISH 1A/B
Prentice Hall REALIDADES A/B Textbook
Prentice Hall REALIDADES A/B Workbook & CD-ROM
Prentice Hall REALIDADES A/B Writing, Audio & Video Workbook
Prentice Hall REALIDADES A/B DVD Program
Prentice Hall REALIDADES A/B Audio Program
Prentice Hall REALIDADES A/B Fine Art
GRADING
The grading on the report cards will be:
A+ = 100 A = 94 A- = 90
B+ = 87 B = 84 B- = 80
C+ = 77 C = 74 C- = 70
D+ = 67 D = 64 D- = 60
F = 59
Special assignments will be graded with a higher percentage. Class
participation and homework are essential elements in learning a foreign
language because they put grammatical principles into practice.
HOMEWORK
All Spanish homework and news will be available at
http://teacherweb.com/CA/LosAltosChristianSchool/Spanish/h0.aspx
I will not accept late homework. Students will have plenty of time to
complete homework. (full week) Assignments will be given on Mondays and
should be turned in the assigned date (following Monday). I expect all
homework to be neat and clear. Illegible homework will be returned to you and
you will have to resubmit it if you want credit for the work. Legible
handwriting and correct spelling are important. A few letters in a word can
change person, gender, tense, or number. On all of your assignments write
your name, date, and the class in the upper right corner. Homework without
name will have 10% deducted from the grade. Keep all your graded homework for
at least a quarter. It will not only serve as an excellent tool when you are
studying for exams, but it will also give you proof that you completed the
assignment should there ever be an error in your grade.
QUIZES/TESTS
You will have a vocabulary quiz every other week on Fridays, during the first
ten minutes of class. If you are tardy, you will not have extra time to take
the quiz. It is your responsibility to come to class on time.
CLASS GUIDELINES
Respect: You must be respectful to your classmates and your teacher. I will
not tolerate defiant behavior or students who make fun of others, or prevent
other students from learning by being disruptive. I will respect you and
treat you with dignity.
Courtesy: Only one person may speak at a time. If I am talking or if
another student is asking a question, I expect you to listen.
Punctuality: You are expected to be in your seat by the time class is
scheduled to begin.
CONSEQUENCES IF YOU DON’T FOLLOW THE GUIDELINES
1.Written Notice to School Office
2.Student/Teacher conference
3.Sent to School Office
4.Call Home
5.Suspension
Note: Any serious acts of disobedience may get a student an immediate
referral to the Office and possible dismissal from class.
CONTACT INFORMATION
The best way to contact me is through e-mail luckie.leiva@lacs.com (checked
twice a week) or lucretialeiva@sbcglobal.net (checked everyday). I will
respond promptly to your e-mails.
My goal is for each student to have a wonderful year in this class and to
learn as much as possible. I expect excellence in all work and know they can
accomplish this if the above guidelines and procedures are followed, I trust
we will have a great year and students will succeed.
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PLEASE DETACH AND RETURN THIS PORTION
DUE: MONDAY, AUGUST 29
(10 points when turned in)
I have read the above guidelines, and agree to do my best to learn while in
Spanish A or B.
I will not turn in late assignments. I will abide by the rules and
expectations of the school and of Mrs. Leiva (Señora Leiva) while in her
class.
Student Signature_________________________________ Date________________
Parent Signature__________________________________ Date________________
Teacher’s Signature_______________________________ Date________________
(received)
“TODO LO PUEDO EN CRISTO QUE ME FORTALECE” Filipenses 4:13
“I CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST WHO STRENGTHENS ME”
Philippians 4:13